Toyota Red Rubber grease (misuse) update.

[Rust_Belt_Pete]

I used Toyota Red Rubber grease on my door seals because they tend to freeze to the car body and you have a choice between ripping them off or waiting a week to get into the car.
After about 3 months the rubber grease being constantly exposed to water dirt and salt has turned into whiteish chalky substance that now doesnt really help with the freezing issue.
Next up I will try silicone grease.
Not a knock on toyota red rubber grease, it was made to be INSIDE the brake system out of being exposed to direct moisture and salt.

 

[frankbee3]

I have used silicon spray with goo results.
Thank you for bringing this up. I need to apply the spray to my door seals…

 

[LazyDog]

I believe Honda makes a special lube just for seals.

 

[dippschtick]

I believe Honda makes a special lube just for seals.

Yup. Shin-Etsu Silicone.
Works great.

 

[Rust_Belt_Pete]

I just ordered that. Should be somewhat comparable test.
Less salt more water coming.

 

[Rand]

Silicone grease or paste works fine.. or the special honda stuff.

 

[Rust_Belt_Pete]

 

[kschachn]

Yup. Shin-Etsu Silicone.
Works great.

You can buy it on Amazon if that's more convenient. A little goes a long way and I've had the same tube for quite a while now.

 

[StarCaller]

Shin-Etsu Silicone

Not cheap, but top of the line /

 

[JHZR2]

Interesting…. You say it’s salt or dirt from the road. I wonder if it is? If so that’s a real issue. If not, and it’s just some sort of glycol residue or whatever it’s made of, not that I really want to breathe or touch it….. but maybe that’s better. Rubber often has a powder on it from whatever mold release agent, I wonder if this is similar.

Regardless, thanks for doing the test. I was intrigued about the product too. I guess I’ll stick with shin etsu.

 

[nthach]

Silicone spray, Dow 111/Honda Shin-Etsu or Krytox oil as Mercedes and GM calls for to fix squeaking door or moonroof seals are my choices.

 

[facility1]

use some silicon protectant like black magic and carefully wipe some on the related surfaces. Used it for a few situations, works well.

 

[BobsArmory]

Does the Honda Shin-Etsu Silicone have a measurable advantage over other silicone greases like Super Lube or Permatex? What makes it better?

 

[JHZR2]

Does the Honda Shin-Etsu Silicone have a measurable advantage over other silicone greases like Super Lube or Permatex? What makes it better?

Good question. Hard to say besides vendor recommendations…. It is, imo, a better viscosity than most silicone greases/pastes I’ve seen. It doesn’t make a ton of difference for the product, but imo it spreads easier. Some of the heavier ones may also stick/tack a bit more, fwiw.

 

[Rust_Belt_Pete]

Shin etsu had a whole chart for it. Basically it does better at door seal temperatures and is a bit more viscous/thick so it has more staying power and deals with water better

 

[bchannell]

I just use Trident plumber's silicone grease from Home Depot, works great.

 

[nthach]

I just use Trident plumber's silicone grease from Home Depot, works great.

You’re talking the scuba stuff? If so I have a hunch it’s repackaged Molykote 111 or the equivalent. Still good stuff, better on O-rings than petroleum grease.

https://www.scubatoys.com/products/...uQASOk_5H_JBy4CKrW8gyN4L3GtbfMmq1w8bg0ukrgx7p

 

[18LateModelFan]

Nextzett Gummi-Pflege Rubber Stick

I have another also but can't remember the name of it